Models vary widely on how strong Tropical Storm Lorenzo could get, ranging from weak tropical storm to Category 2 storm.

Lee Melsek left Fort Myers Beach two decades ago, but he still daydreams about the pristine paradise of his childhood in the '50s and '60s.

Anna Maria Island is exactly that kind of treasure – a seven-mile sliver of paradise off Florida’s Gulf Coast that somehow remains delightfully under the radar.

For visitors, Surf Hut offers an authentic taste of coastal Florida without the pretension that sometimes comes with waterfront dining. It’s accessible luxury – the kind of place where you can show up ...